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General News of Monday, 28 August 2006

Source: GNA

Ghanaians to feel impact of govt policies

..... After six years in power
Saltpond, Aug. 28, GNA - Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Vice President on Sunday said Ghanaians would soon feel the impact of the Government's economic policies.

"I want to assure Ghanaians that we are very close to the stage when the major impact of the positive policies will begin to take effect in their pockets."

Alhaji Mahama gave the assurance when addressing a durbar of the chiefs and people of Nkusukum Traditional Area to celebrate Odambea festival at Saltpond.

He said government had taken major strides in all spheres of the economy and "We expect that the benefits will enhance living standards in due course."

The Vice President explained that reducing poverty did not only mean putting money in people's pockets, but included providing easy and affordable access to quality public and social services like education, health, transport and housing.

He announced that Saltpond would be given a facelift as one of the historic landmarks of Ghana's political history.

"To prepare it as a fitting tourist destination for the 50th anniversary celebrations of Ghana's independence, the town roads and those of Anomabo are to be rehabilitated."

Alhaji Mahama said in addition to the rehabilitation of the roads, infrastructure such as police stations, town council offices and nurses' quarters would be provided.

He commended the chiefs and people of the area for showing appreciation for the efforts of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government to bring development to the traditional area.

"We are aware that the purpose of any government is the welfare of the people and committed to deliver the needs of the people, especially at the local level."
"It is with this belief that I am happy to say that government is determined to solve the water problem in the Central Region once and for all."
Mr Stephen Asamoah Boateng, Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Environment, who is also the Member of Parliament for Mfantseman West urged the youth to contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.
Okese Essandoh VIII, Omanhene of Nkusukum Traditional Area, in a speech read on his behalf, commended some citizens of the area, for their contributions to the development of the area.
They included Mr Robert Quainoo-Arthur, Mfantsiman District Chief Executive, Mr Ato Essuman, Member of the Council of State and Chief Director of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports and Mr Abeiku Aggrey Santana, a Radio Presenter of Tema-based Adom FM.